Feeling depressed after stopping the birth control pills?

I think I mentioned in the past that I let go of my doctor because she tried to put me on anti-depressants, didn't think my physical symptoms were serious, and thought it was all in my head.

I am trying out this new doctor, and I'm hoping he will be more sympathetic and try to run more tests, plus refer to me to an allergist, and gastrologist. I'm still having reactions after I eat certain food, which could be allergies or inflammation. I don't know and its driving me crazy. After I eat a certain food my throat will tighten, I'll feel bloated, and then my ear starts to feel really full. Its only one ear too, the one that I have ETD in.

There are some days where I am very bloated, feel like I have trapped gas, and go to the bathroom all day, but only a little bit comes out so I'm left feeling uncomfortable and full. (TMI sorry). I also have sharp pains right under my left rib cage at times, and the pain intensifies when i breath so I have to take really shallow breaths.

I notice at night I urinate a lot, like I'll go and then have to go no more than 15 minutes later without having even drank anything. My mom has diabetes, so I'm going to have them re run my blood work. During my ER trip in August all my blood work came back fine so it kind of has me thinking maybe nothing is wrong but I still feel all these symptoms.

I have a bruise on my left leg that hasn't gone away for months, and you can see little red veins by it, my chiropractor told me to keep an eye on it. So I'm just going to have the doc take a look at it while Im there.

So these are my latest symptoms, the only anxiety I have left revolves around my ear and I really stress off of thinking that it will never get better, it also gets super annoying feeling the constant need to swallow to clear it. I haven't had depression and panic attack in serval months. I'm also able to push myself harder in the gym with out feeling anxious or light headed afterwards.

I'm on day 2 of my period so I do have a little more anxiety than usual right now, but I know I'll feel better in a 3-4 days. I'm going to have my hormones re-tested and compare them to what they were a few months back. I never had my testosterone tested either so I'm going to request that'd maybe another thyroid test.

Luckily I don't have much ringing in my ears, nothing out of the norm. What I have is fluctuating pressure, my ear tube can't stay closed so it just feels not plugged like you are under water, but full and needing to be popped.

My cycles have been normal though, and doctors don't think you have an imbalance unless your period is irregular so I'll have to do lots of convincing.. wish luck

Tests- blood sugar, inflammation, vitamin d, vitamin b, vitamin a to see how well Im absorbing these supplements.

Referals- Allergist and gasterologist

What tests have you done? I know I sound like I haven't seen any improvement but I have, I know stress can wreak havoc on the body so that may be some of what I am going through although it would be nice to just have a magic cure for all this.

When your ears ring do you turn up the TV or play music, put headphones in? Just a thought.

Ive been dealing with for 7 months. There are happy moments, but its mostly doubts

Hi everyone, sorry I'm just now getting the chance to reply. After that last really bad day I had a week ago, I've been feeling a little better and more like myself although not 100%. it's now been 7 weeks post pill for me and looking back at how bad I was in the beginning I can definitely see some improvements. I just got my second post pill period a few days ago so I'm hoping things will continue to go up. Although I am hesitant and I don't want to jinx myself because the last time I started feeling better I took a nose dive again. But since that last really bad day I've just had some mild anxiety and my mood dips here and there. I still have anxiety over going to bed and sleeping on my own so I'm hoping that gets better soon. I will update you all in a few days on how I'm feeling. Thanks again for all the support I've gotten on here. It has really kept me going during those really really bad days. :)

-Iris

I'm glad you pointed out that doctors don't think you have an imbalance unless your period is off! My periods have been regular since going off the pill (I've only had 2 but they were both 26 day cycles, my normal cycle before birth control was a perfect 28-29 days) but my symptoms have been very real and there is no other explanation for it than my hormones being off track.

Just wanting to add also today was my first day back at work after all this started and as of right now I'm not feeling too well. Hope I'm not pushing myself to soon.
-Iris

So I just got back from my doctor's visit. As soon as I left the appointment I went straight to the restroom and cried. This "new doctor" immediately focused on my anxiety and kept saying "I'll run these tests but I think they are all going to come back normal just like all the others in the past."

He told me with in the first 10 minutes of my appointment that I seemed like an anxious person and he kept trying to recommend that I take an SSRI (Anti depressant). I mean I may have been a tad bit nervous by trying not to over load him with my symptoms, but as soon as he heard I previously had bad anxiety, he took that and ran with it.

He kept asking me questions and then out of no where he says, "Well I've spent 30 minutes with you, we are only allowed 15 minutes per patient" It honestly didn't even feel like 30 minutes, I felt so rushed and he had no answers regarding my food sensitivities.

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Hey Iris, sorry you a rough day. Try to take it easy. The days will get better.

Hey girl, I'm so sorry that happened to you. It sucks how doctors never take this problem seriously and are so quick to want to write us off with more medication. I really hope you find some answers soon!! If the food sensitivities are related to the birth control is that also something that will pass with time?

So the anxiety and nervousness is back along with the horrible intrusive thoughts I keep having. This is now 7 weeks of this and I just cannot take it anymore. I'll be starting my antidepressant this evening.
-Iris

Hey girl, sorry you are still going through it. I hope the anti depressants help you feel better. I've heard they take a couple weeks to kick in, so just hang in there.

I've been okay, my ear is clear and hasn't been bugging me, I'm hoping that is finally over with, I think that's where a lot of my stress and anxiety originated from. For the last 7-8 months everyday I've felt the constant need to swollow to unplug/clear my ear. Thinking that I was stuck like this stressed me out beyond belief. I'm still giving it more time though before I celebrate because I haven't had the best of luck health wise lately.

I really hope you feel better. If the anti depressants comfort you and will help you heal faster so be it. Tomorrow is another day. Try drinking stress releiving teas during the day. Those will help out while you have to be at work and until the anti depressants kick in.

I'm so discouraged today. So much head pressure/dizzy/foggy/off balance. I think my period should start soon but this feels worse than last month which SUCKS. I'm freaking seven month off. Everything in me wants to just get back on the damn pill.

Angry today.
Shyla

Back with another update. I tried the antidepressant (Lexapro 10mg) for two days and it made me feel a million times worse so I stopped it. The anxiety is still present and today makes 8 weeks post pill for me. I am just going to continue to listen to my body and trust that I know what's best for me and steer clear of all medication and let this pass on it's own. Hoping and praying that it won't be too much longer.

-Iris

Hey Shyla, I've been in the bed with a bad cold other than that I had been feeling great the last few days. I'm close to 9 months off and have to say I didn't start feeling less fog and pressure until 7-1/2 to 8 months being off the pill.

It's taking us a lot longer to heal than most, but it does get better. I remember you previously saying that you have endometriosis (I think I spelled that right). That there alone makes it even more challenging for your hormones to stabilize.

I just ended my cycle about a week ago n I haven't feel this good or normal for a long time, we'll besides this cold. Are you only taking stuff for the adrenals? Are you taking anything for your hormones? This Oceans 3 Healthy hormones has been a godsend.

Hey Iris. I have heard of ppl feeling worse when taking the anti depressants. It's even harder to get off of them after using them for months or years. I'm a little relieved you chose to try and heal more naturally. I swear it pisses me off how doctors think anti depressants are the answer for everything.

It honestly took 3-1/2 to 4 months for me to stop having daily panic and debilitating anxiety. I know its expensive but I really wish you'd give the Oceans 3 healthy hormones I was talking about a try. I wish I would've started using these when I first quit the pill.

Hang in there!

I agree. I don't like the idea of having to be dependent on something and eventually having to be weaned off of it which can have horrible side effects of its own. Especially when I know this is an issue I've never had in the past and I know what's causing it. Both my doctor and the counselors ive been set up with have been pushing medicine but I am highly against it.

I just ordered some of it not too long ago! Since I'm working again I decided it's worth a shot. Your responses have kept me going girl I can't thank you enough. I hope you've had a good day.

-Iris

Ok good! Store it in the fridge if you can. Holds more potency that way. You should create a profile on here that way we can send each other messages.

Granted I'm in my later stages of healing, it's still nice to hear from you and others about their experiences. It's a reminder that we are not alone.

I was talking to a psychologist for awhile, it was nice to have a third party to talk to, but I found more comfort and tips to cope by reading things on the internet. Either way it's nice to have someone who listens.